Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 10,399 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.


0.00
Southend United kick off the first half!
2.24
Jason Carter catches Jonathan Greaves on the ankles. The referee brings Jason Carter to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Greaves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.46
Colin Morris flicks a high pass forward to Jason Carter who brings the ball under control. Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Bouchard controls it well on his chest. Pedro Bouchard knocks the ball forward to Marek Rzasa but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.45
Oscar Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Mike Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Mike Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Colin Morris and the loose ball is cleared up field.
14.22
Ashley Swift flicks a high pass forward. John Hansen collects the pass. John Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
15.39
Ashley Swift passes the ball forward to Simon Blake. Simon Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.20
Simon Blake flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Cois controls it well on his chest. Aladino Cois tries a spectacular long range effort. Teddy Newby gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
26.34
Filipe Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Carter. Jason Carter threads a neat ball through to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Mike but the linesman indicates offside!
32.54
Vasco Andrade runs forward with the ball. Vasco Andrade sees Paulo Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
34.27
Colin Morris flicks a high pass forward. Marek Rzasa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tavares collects the pass. Hugo Tavares plays a quick one-two with Paulo Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Hugo Tavares shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.29
Ross Mike makes an attacking run forward. Ross Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jamie Fletcher manages to keep it out.
40.59
Ashley Swift sees Mike Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
44.06
Jason Carter takes it forward alone. Jason Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Greaves.
45.00
Regis Kanoute makes a probing pass to Vasco Andrade. Vasco Andrade passes the ball forward to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the second half underway!
47.55
Colin Morris knocks the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Bouchard controls it well on his chest. Pedro Bouchard knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Carter. With a superhuman jump, Jason Carter connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
59.10
Ross Mike hits a low pass to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.29
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Steven Wiltord replacing John Hansen .
65.51
Ashley Swift hacks Ross Mike from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Mike runs off the knock.
69.07
Steven Wiltord passes the ball forward to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.47
Oscar Nappi threads the ball through to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.30
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Patrick Montague replacing Jamie Fletcher and Gavin Perry replacing Ashley Swift .
78.31
Colin Morris flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Ferreira threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.07
Oscar Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Mike Jacobs comfortably collects the pass. Mike Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Cois. Aladino Cois makes a convincing header but is denied by Colin Morris. Excellent block.
85.39
Ross Mike brings the ball forward. Ross Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.01
Simon Blake knocks the ball forward to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Newby with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56 vs 44
Play Area
Home team third: 29.33%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 26.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Jacobs of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Teddy Newby (GK)
6
2. Vasco Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Colin Morris (DEF)
8
4. Regis Kanoute (DEF)
6
6
6. Marek Rzasa (MID)
6
7. Ross Mike (MID)
8
8. Jason Carter (MID)
6
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Bouchard (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Ferreira (ATT)
6

12. Rabiu Nwakire (ATT)
0
13. Giannis Kamaras (DEF)
0
14. Paul Hermann (DEF)
0

3. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
4. Max Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Simon Blake (MID)
7
6. Ashley Swift (MID)
6
7
8. Oscar Nappi (MID)
6
9. John Hansen (ATT)
6
10. Aladino Cois (ATT)
6
11. Mike Jacobs (ATT)
10

6
13. Gavin Perry (ATT)
6
14. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
8